polaris scrambler 500 wiring diagram

desertscrambler11 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-29-2011, 06:13 PM

just bought a 97' 500 4x4 for $700 and it needs some work. my front right drive doesnt engage. upon tearing it apart found a few broken pieces in the joint but cans seem to figure out what parts broke by looking at diagrams.. the star looking piece on the spindle was just sitting in the open joint and just spins..cant seem to find out what broke so i know what i need. please help!!!

mstermechanic907 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-29-2011, 07:07 PM

you are missing all six ball bearings and cv boot clamp.

**Bruce!** · #3 (**permalink**) 07-29-2011, 07:10 PM

Welcome to the board!

4getful2 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-30-2011, 12:23 PM

When they get worn enough,that they fall apart, it normally indicates that the cv joint will need to be replaced.They used to offer a rebuild kit for those but if the balls fell out,then the outer cage is too wore out to accept new bearings.As far as the output shaft goes,you can tap the leftover part off with a hammer,as there is just a retainer clip ring holding in on.

M_Quick · #5 (**permalink**) 07-30-2011, 01:43 PM

Sounds like a sweet deal for $700. How did it run in 2 wheel drive? Post up some pictures of the whole quad. And if you search theres a few threads heres on Scrambler Hubs. ie Front Hub still leaking

But here a starting point good luck...
Outer CV Joint Kit 500 Scrambler 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 | eBay

You will also need new strut and hub seal, and the armature plate.

M_Quick · #6 (**permalink**) 07-30-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mstermechanic907

you are missing all six ball bearings and cv boot clamp.

I dont even see the outer cage to hold that holds the bearings?

‪polaris cv joint disassembly front axle scrambler 400-500 4x4‬&rlm; - YouTube

desertscrambler11 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-30-2011, 08:29 PM

well its a good deal because there is another issue...the quad is stuck in forward gear only. the previous owner told me the "wishbone" broke in the transmission. the gear selector moves freely like its not even attatched to anything below the selector knob so im not sure if its the fork or the attatchment to the link inside the tranny or what..if anyone has any ideas throw them out there. it RUNS GREAT in 2WD so between the hub/CV issue and the transmission with no reverse its great so i cant wait to get it all taken care of!!!! the center and front chain are all gunked up so they need scrubbing but appear ok and the sprockets look ok as well. i'm sure i'll have lots of questions as i go..here are some photos has brand new ITP mudlites on the front and 489s on the rear..seems like a good deal so far.

desertscrambler11 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-30-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Quick

Sounds like a sweet deal for $700. How did it run in 2 wheel drive? Post up some pictures of the whole quad. And if you search theres a few threads heres on Scrambler Hubs. ie Front Hub still leaking

But here a starting point good luck...
Outer CV Joint Kit 500 Scrambler 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 | eBay

You will also need new strut and hub seal, and the armature plate.

can u elaborate on the hub seal and strut seal and what parts they actually are? i figured out the hub seal but what is the strut seal?

desertscrambler11 · #9 (**permalink**) 07-31-2011, 07:28 PM

i ordered the new out cvjoint off of ebay 44 shipped! the magnet wires for the hub were disconnected and dangling down. was able to route them up to where they are supposed to go and put new connectors on it and connect it up. put the armature plate up to hub and activated AWD and it activated properly. the plate does not appear to be magnatized itself and is not drawing up any metals..tried it with just brass though....JK
so sofar it appears im just waiting for the new cvjoint to come in..can someone still elaborate on what the two seals are. i found the hub seal on the parts blowup diagram but not sure what the strut seal is..the only other seal i see is the oring on the hub cover..also, anyone have any ideas about the transmission issue i stated in my previous post? THX!!! hope to become a regular here

M_Quick · #10 (**permalink**) 08-01-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by desertscrambler11

Quote:

Originally Posted by M_Quick

Sounds like a sweet deal for $700. How did it run in 2 wheel drive? Post up some pictures of the whole quad. And if you search theres a few threads heres on Scrambler Hubs. ie Front Hub still leaking

But here a starting point good luck...
Outer CV Joint Kit 500 Scrambler 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 | eBay

You will also need new strut and hub seal, and the armature plate.

can u elaborate on the hub seal and strut seal and what parts they actually are? i figured out the hub seal but what is the strut seal?

Well I cant get a parts break down right now, but its a seal in the strut! It keeps the fluid from coming out the inside of the axel shaft side. Just undo ball joint, tie-rod end. Discontect hub wire, and remove top strut bolt. Take strut to work bench, look at inside, you will see seal. It looks just like hub seal, just a little smaller I think.